Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/27/2024 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Council Chambers 215 Pleasant Street Malden, MA 02148
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129-24 1  CommunicationFriends of the Malden Public Library presentation to the City Council, February 27, 2024   Action details Not available
168-24 1  Council ItemPublic Comment Sign-in Sheet February 27, 2024   Action details Not available
70-24 1  Council MinutesMinutes for the meeting of January 30, 2024approvedPass Action details Not available
71-24 1  Council MinutesMinutes for the meeting of February 6, 2024approvedPass Action details Not available
72-24 1  AppointmentMayoral Reappointment: Michelle Romero, 34 Greystone Road, Malden, as City Planner, hired June 24, 2002, and initially appointed February 13, 2018, said term to expire on February 13, 2027, and to commence upon confirmation by the City Council.confirmedPass Action details Not available
73-24 1  AppointmentMayoral Reappointment: Catherine Price, 30 Tufts Street, Malden, as member of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board, having served since January 31, 2020, said term to expire January 31, 2026, to commence upon confirmation by the City Council.confirmedPass Action details Not available
74-24 1  AppointmentMayoral Reappointment: Roxanne Reddington-Wilde, 35 Baincroft Road, Malden, as member of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board, having served since January 31, 2020, said term to expire January 31, 2026, to commence upon confirmation by the City Council.confirmedPass Action details Not available
75-24 1  AppointmentMayoral Reappointment: Brian Slater, 195 Beech Avenue, Melrose, MA, as member of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board, having served since January 31, 2020, said term to expire January 31, 2026, to commence upon confirmation by the City Council.confirmedPass Action details Not available
76-24 1  AppointmentMayoral Reappointment: Angie Liou, 35 Mount Vernon Street, Boston, MA, as member of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board, having served since January 31, 2020, said term to expire January 31, 2026, to commence upon confirmation by the City Council.confirmedPass Action details Not available
105-24 1  AppointmentMayoral Reappointment: Anthony Chiccuarelli, 22 Wesmur Road, Malden, as Human Resources Director, hired November 16, 2015, said term to expire on March 1, 2027, and to commence upon confirmation by the City Council.confirmedPass Action details Not available
106-24 1  AppointmentMayoral Reappointment: Chukwuka Ezewuzie, 122 Belmont Street, Malden, as member of the Disability Commission, having served since March 15, 2021, said term to expire March 15, 2027, to commence upon confirmation by the City Council.confirmedPass Action details Not available
107-24 1  AppointmentMayoral Reappointment: Emery L. Haskell, 129 Wallace Street, Malden, as Fire Commissioner, having served since June 6, 2016, said term to expire March 1, 2027, to commence upon confirmation by the City Council.confirmedPass Action details Not available
109-24 1  AppointmentMayoral Reappointment: Erica Lotz, 57 Newman Road, Malden, as a member of the Public Works Commission, having served since March 1, 2012, said term to expire March 1, 2027, to commence upon confirmation by the City Council.confirmedPass Action details Not available
110-24 1  AppointmentMayoral Reappointment: Tovah Miller, 46 Converse Avenue, Malden, as a member of the Disability Commission, having served since October 26, 2021, said term to expire March 15, 2027, to commence upon confirmation by the City Council.confirmedPass Action details Not available
111-24 1  AppointmentMayoral Reappointment: Adam Sherwin, 31 Greenwood Street, Malden, as the legal member of the Zoning Board of Appeal, having served since May 23, 2018, said term to expire March 1, 2027, to commence upon confirmation by the City Council.confirmedPass Action details Not available
112-24 1  AppointmentMayoral Reappointment: Stephanie Stone, 19 Pine Street, Malden, as an associate member of the Planning Board, having served since May 23, 2022, said term to expire March 1, 2029, to commence upon confirmation by the City Council.confirmedPass Action details Not available
113-24 1  AppointmentMayoral Reappointment: Kathleen Young, 70 Essex Street, Malden, as a member of the Registrars of Voters Board, having served since February 7, 2017, said term to expire March 31, 2027, to commence upon confirmation by the City Council.confirmedPass Action details Not available
114-24 1  AppointmentCouncil Reappointment: Nathaniel Cramer, 33 Pine Street, Stoneham, MA as Assessor, hired August 31, 2020, term to expire March 1, 2027 and to commence upon confirmation by the City Council.confirmedPass Action details Not available
115-24 1  AppointmentCouncil Reappointment: Carol Ann Desiderio, 440 Lebanon Street, Malden, MA as City Clerk, hired January 5, 2023, term to expire February 28, 2027 and to commence upon confirmation by the City Council.confirmedPass Action details Not available
116-24 1  AppointmentCouncil Reappointment: Daniel Grover, 22A Wigglesworth Street, Malden, MA as Treasurer/Collector, hired March 3, 2021, term to expire December 31, 2026 and to commence upon confirmation by the City Council.confirmedPass Action details Not available
117-24 1  AppointmentCouncil Reappointment: Charles Ranaghan, 140 Oakland Street, Malden, MA as CFO/Controller, hired January 18, 2010, term to expire December 31, 2026 and to commence upon confirmation by the City Council.confirmedPass Action details Not available
118-24 1  AppointmentCouncil Reappointment: William Settemio, 4 Wellington Street, Malden, MA as member of the Cemetery Board of Trustees, hired October 6, 2009, term to expire March 1, 2029 and to commence upon confirmation by the City Council.confirmedPass Action details Not available
77-24 1  AppointmentMayoral Appointment: Andrew Scarano, 21 Magnolia Street, Malden, as member of the Public Works Commission, to fill the unexpired term of Bill Coleman, said term to expire March 1, 2026 and to commence upon confirmation by the City Council.confirmedPass Action details Not available
78-24 1  PetitionPetition: Taxi Driver: Ryan Bragg, 27 Slayton Way, Roxbury, MA (Renewal)referredPass Action details Not available
79-24 1  PetitionPetition: Taxi Driver: Louis Ciulla, 235 Revere Street #503, Revere, MA (Renewal)referredPass Action details Not available
80-24 1  PetitionPetition: Taxi Driver: John Danca, 34 Highland Court, Malden, MA (Renewal)referredPass Action details Not available
81-24 1  PetitionPetition: Taxi Driver: Albert E. Frost, III, 679 Broadway #2L, Chelsea, MA (New)referredPass Action details Not available
82-24 1  PetitionPetition: Taxi Driver: Christopher Jackson, 24 Surfside Road, Lynn, MA (Renewal)referredPass Action details Not available
83-24 1  PetitionPetition: Taxi Driver: Stephen A. Lauber, 4 Blake Court, Everett, MA (New)referredPass Action details Not available
84-24 1  PetitionPetition: Taxi Driver: Dominque Long, 198 Tremont Street #119, Boston, MA (Renewal)referredPass Action details Not available
85-24 1  PetitionPetition: Taxi Driver: James Phelan, 5 Island Hill Avenue #212, Malden, MA (New)referredPass Action details Not available
86-24 1  PetitionPetition: Taxi Driver: Donald F. Porter, 17 Silverleaf Way, Peabody, MA (Renewal)referredPass Action details Not available
87-24 1  PetitionPetition: Taxi Driver: Michael Rapaglia, 9 Richardson Street, Malden, MA (Renewal)referredPass Action details Not available
88-24 1  PetitionPetition: Taxi Driver: William L. Sweet, 117 Medford Street, Malden (Renewal)referredPass Action details Not available
89-24 1  PetitionPetition: Taxi Driver: Valentin Tchaly, 30 Washington Street, Brighton, MA (Renewal)referredPass Action details Not available
90-24 1  PetitionPetition: Taxi Driver: Carlos F. Vargas, 290 Mishawum Road #2039, Woburn, MA (Renewal)referredPass Action details Not available
91-24 1  PetitionPetition: Livery: MGR Transportation LLC, 228 Pearl Street, Malden, 1 vehicle (Renewal)referredPass Action details Not available
92-24 1  PetitionPetition: Livery Driver: Amarjit Singh, 228 Pearl Street, Malden (Renewal)referredPass Action details Not available
93-24 1  OrdinanceBe it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) 2.24.030 PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS, TRAFFIC, WATER, SEWER AND CEMETERY SALARY SCHEDULE be hereby amended to reflect the following compensation levels to be effective July 1, 2023.referredPass Action details Not available
94-24 1  OrderOrder: That the sum of One Hundred and Forty-Five Thousand Dollars ($145,000.00) is transferred from Salary Reserve to DPW Salaries.referredPass Action details Not available
119-24 1  CommunicationCommunication: Per the requirements of MCC 2.04.030 the Malden Housing Authority respectfully submits their board approved FY2024 Annual Report.received and filedPass Action details Not available
108-24 1  AppointmentMayoral Reappointment: Patrick Hayes, 105 Wyoming Avenue, Malden, as a member of the Planning Board, having served since August 7, 2012, said term to expire March 1, 2029, to commence upon confirmation by the City Council.rules suspendedPass Action details Not available
108-24 1  AppointmentMayoral Reappointment: Patrick Hayes, 105 Wyoming Avenue, Malden, as a member of the Planning Board, having served since August 7, 2012, said term to expire March 1, 2029, to commence upon confirmation by the City Council.confirmedPass Action details Not available
95-24 1  OrderOrder: That the City Clerk notify and warn the inhabitants of the City of Malden who are qualified to vote in the Presidential Primary to vote at their respective wards and precincts on Tuesday, the Fifth day of March, 2024 from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM for the purpose of casting their votes in the Primary for the candidates of political parties for said offices.adoptedPass Action details Not available
120-24 1  OrderOrder: That the City submit to the Massachusetts Legislature for passage the following Home Rule Petition AN ACT REGARDING THE MAXIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT FOR POLICE OFFICERS FOR THE CITY OF MALDENadoptedPass Action details Not available
98-24 1  OrderOrder: Whereas, 15 Ferry Street, the M. Ida Converse Building, is one of the last existing buildings created through the philanthropy of the Converse Family; and Whereas, the Historic Commission will be holding a public hearing on the proposed demolition of said building at their meeting of Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 6:00 PM; Now, Therefore, Be It Ordered that the City Council negotiate with the owner of 15 Ferry Street to acquire the building and land located at 15 Ferry Street (known by City Assessor’s Parcel ID 075 272 211) for historic preservation through gift, purchase, land swap, or other transfer.referredPass Action details Not available
99-24 1  ResolutionResolve: That it is the sense of the City Council that the Body would like the Community Preservation Committee to reconsider the application for historic preservation of 15 Ferry Street, the M. Ida Converse Building, (known by City Assessor’s Parcel ID 075 272 211) in a modified form so as to preserve the building through an alternative location for the building.tabledPass Action details Not available
100-24 1  OrderOrder: That the City Council investigate utilizing a portion of the Ferry Street Parking Lot (known by City Assessor’s Parcel ID 075 272 205) to relocate and preserve 15 Ferry Street, the M. Ida Converse Building, (known by City Assessor’s Parcel ID 075 272 211).referredPass Action details Not available
121-24 1  CommunicationCommunication: Malden Historical Commission re: 15 Ferry Street - M. Ida Converse Building/Malden Industrial Aid Association Buildingreceived and filedPass Action details Not available
101-24 1  Committee ReportCommittee Report: The Standing Committee on Rules & Ordinance to whom was referred Paper 460 Series of 2023 and Papers 10, 46, 47 Series of 2024, having considered the same make the following report: Committee recommends Paper 10-24, to update non-union salary schedules, out favorably to the Full Council by unanimous vote. Committee further recommends Papers 460-23, 46-24, and 47-24 out favorably to the Full Council, as amended in committee.received and filedPass Action details Not available
460-23 1  OrdinanceBe it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) 6.16.040 REGULATION OF SALE OF FLOWERS, FLOWERING PLANTS AND CHRISTMAS TREES is hereby amended by striking “AND CHRISTMAS TREES” from the title. Be it further amended by striking Section C in its entirety and renaming Section D “Section C”.enrolled as amendedPass Action details Not available
10-24 1  OrdinanceBe it hereby ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) be amended by updating Title 2, Chapter 20, Sections 030, 040, 050, and 060 as is related to non-union employee compensation, by adding a 3% cost of living adjustment effective 07/01/2023 to the Officer, Specialist, Clerical, and Unclassified salary schedules.enrolledPass Action details Not available
46-24 1  OrdinanceBe it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) Title 2, Chapter 16, Section 100 B. HUMAN RIGHTS AND FAIR HOUSING COMMISSION be hereby amended to address the composition of said Commission by the following:enrolled as amendedPass Action details Not available
46-24 1  OrdinanceBe it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) Title 2, Chapter 16, Section 100 B. HUMAN RIGHTS AND FAIR HOUSING COMMISSION be hereby amended to address the composition of said Commission by the following:rules suspendedPass Action details Not available
46-24 1  OrdinanceBe it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) Title 2, Chapter 16, Section 100 B. HUMAN RIGHTS AND FAIR HOUSING COMMISSION be hereby amended to address the composition of said Commission by the following:ordainedPass Action details Not available
47-24 1  OrdinanceBe it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) Title 3, Chapter 08, Section 050 CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY FOR DAMAGES TO BE DISPOSED OF BY THE CITY SOLICITOR be hereby amended by the following:enrolled as amendedPass Action details Not available
47-24 1  OrdinanceBe it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) Title 3, Chapter 08, Section 050 CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY FOR DAMAGES TO BE DISPOSED OF BY THE CITY SOLICITOR be hereby amended by the following:rules suspendedPass Action details Not available
47-24 1  OrdinanceBe it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) Title 3, Chapter 08, Section 050 CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY FOR DAMAGES TO BE DISPOSED OF BY THE CITY SOLICITOR be hereby amended by the following:ordainedPass Action details Not available
102-24 1  Committee ReportCommittee Report: The Standing Committee on Personnel/Appointments to whom was referred Paper #51 Series of 2024, having considered the same make the following report: Committee recommends this appointment out favorably to the Full Council.received and filedPass Action details Not available
51-24 1  AppointmentMayoral Reappointment: John P. King, 67 Upham Street, Malden, as member of the Board of Appeal, having served since April 4, 2000, said term to expire May 1, 2026, to commence upon confirmation by the City Council.confirmedPass Action details Not available
122-24 1  Committee ReportThe Standing Committee on License, to whom was referred Papers 21, 22, 43, 44, 45 of Series of 2024, having considered the same make the following report: Committee recommends these petitions out favorably to the Full Council, with the notation that Papers 43 and 44 are granted with conditions.received and filedPass Action details Not available
21-24 1  PetitionPetition: Livery Company: JML Luxury, 500 Broadway Apt. 5150, Malden, 1 vehicle (New)grantedPass Action details Not available
22-24 1  PetitionPetition: Livery Driver: Joel M. Lopez, 500 Broadway Apt. 5150, Malden, MA (New)grantedPass Action details Not available
43-24 1  PetitionPetition: Class II: Uni Auto Center, Inc. 369 Salem Street, Malden, 20 cars (Renewal)granted with conditionsPass Action details Not available
44-24 1  PetitionPetition: Class II: Nick’s Foreign Car Center LLC, 121 Beach Street, Malden, 15 cars (Renewal)granted with conditionsPass Action details Not available
45-24 1  PetitionPetition: Taxi Cab: Malden Transportation, Inc. 290 Eastern Avenue, Malden, 9 cabs (Renewal)grantedPass Action details Not available